David Cornwell

David W. Cornwell, 56, passed away Monday, June 4, 2012, unexpectedly at Bailey Auto Sales in Des Moines.

David was born September 6, 1955, to Harold “Rube” and Barbara Cornwell. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1973.

“Corndog” enjoyed driving a four-wheeler at Knoxville Raceway. He was an avid NASCAR and Sprint car race fan. He also loved going to Colorado four-wheeling with his uncles and cousins, and camping at Saylorville and Jetty Park in Florida.

Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Barbara Cornwell; sister, Mary (Rich) Terrano; nephew, Ron Bougher; niece, Shelby Terrano; brother-in-law, Jay Baumann; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold “Rube”; sister, Susan Baumann; and his grandparents, Bob and Wilma Powell, and Velma and Orlie Russell.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 9, 2012, at 11 a.m., at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Da Vita Des Moines Dialysis or Prosthetic Orthotics.

David’s family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to the doctors and nurses at Da Vita.

Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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